Flood-hit Karnataka farmers stage protest, demand immediate relief

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August 26, 2019

Belagavi, Aug 26: Hundreds of farmers staged protest in front of Deputy Commissioner's Office under banner of Karnataka Rajya Raitha Raitha Sangha (KRRS) and Hasiru Sene (Green Brigade) for their various demands including immediate release of compensation and Rehabilitation of those affected in the recent flood and rain fury.

Leading the agitators Farmers leader Kodihalli Chandrashekar said that hundreds of acres of agriculture land submerged at Chikkodi, Athani, Raibag and other places in the district due to heavy water released from Maharashtra Dams. Besides standing crops were totally washed away in the flood water.

Demanding that Maharashtra state government should be held responsible for floods in Belagavi District, Kodihalli Chandrasekhar urged both State and the Union government to hold Maharashtra responsible for releasing water unscientifically and without giving proper information to concerned authorities in Karnataka

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Rains lash Dakshina Kannada and Udupi amidst red alert

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September 24,2024

Mangaluru, Sept 24: A blanket of gloom descended over Dakshina Kannada and Udupi as heavy rains battered the coastal Karnataka districts on Tuesday. Substantial rainfall has been drenching the region since Monday, intensifying as the day progressed.

In Dakshina Kannada, torrential downpours began early Tuesday, followed by overcast skies and humid conditions.

The showers persisted intermittently through the afternoon, with areas like Beltangady experiencing moderate rainfall, while Puttur and Bellare bore the brunt of heavier storms.

Overnight showers were reported in Bantwal, and Mangaluru city, along with its surrounding rural areas, witnessed a steady increase in rainfall, peaking by the evening.

After a brief respite, the return of intense rainfall has brought a welcome drop in temperatures. In Udupi, Karkala, Udupi city, Kundapur, and Hebri taluks all faced substantial rains throughout the day, continuing from late Sunday night.

The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for the coastal districts, predicting more heavy rainfall in the coming hours.

A yellow alert has been placed for Wednesday, signaling the likelihood of additional downpours. Fishermen have been cautioned to remain vigilant, as the possibility of strong winds looms over the coastal waters.

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